Roman

[happyinherts]

I've never seen anyone mention Roman on here. Nice occasion wear or not? Thinking about looking here for a dress to my son's graduation as opposed to Phase 8 which gets mentioned.

Anyone bought from Roman? True to size? Recommended.

My mum shops there. She is 83.

Really, Nettle. She must be pretty stylish, no?

Well, that's taken the wind out my sails a bit. In honesty, they don't seem to cater for the most maturer lady, do they. or am I seriously deluded.

I'll stick up for them a bit. I've got a handful of acceptable dresses there, day and evening, and a couple of jumpers. However, for every good find, there's tons of static inducing stuff that's not so desirable. Worth a look I'd say though.

My sisters both bought lovely dresses there for a recent wedding. They seem to be a little less expensive than Phase 8. I looked there for a dress for my DD's graduation last year. I like that they have the stock arranged in colours < easily pleased> so it was easy to see "outfits". We are in the age range 45-60.

I ended up with a Phase 8 dress for the graduation btw.

I'm 50. Wouldnt consider there.

I bought a cardigan from there - stretched out of shape after a couple of wears. And a smart grey wool coat - the buttons all fell off and the pocket linings went through within around a month. Won't be buying from them again.

I've actually seen a few jackets and tops in there I've liked but everything seems to start at a size 10 which I think is a bit weird and unfair.

My MIL loves it. She is 78.

She dragged me into our local one at Easter and I bought a top (loose white and black stripes) and a denim-look shirt!

Some of it is ok and some is very Per Una.

Oh I'm 51 and a size 20. I buy what I like wherever I find something in my size.

I'm 38 and I've got a couple of Roman dresses. I like them because they go below my knee. Some things are awful but if your keen of eye they turn up some OK stuff. Try it on!

Age isn't a relevant indicator here. You can be over 80 and stylish, or under 35 and frumpy.

Most brands have a mixture of 'lovely' and 'wouldn't be seen dead in it' so I was wondering if you you had any specific dresses from this retailer in mind?

I don't really care where something is from, if I like it I will buy it.

I bought a dress a few years ago from, whispers ...... Bon Marche
It wasn't at all frumpy and sat above the knee
Had loads of compliments
Actually maybe it wasn't supposed to be worn as a dress

Yesterday I bought a very stylish and elegant dress from Coast that was £95 reduced to £59, reduced to £29! Bargain!